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The Elite series includes four models for now including an optics- and suppressor-ready pistol. (Photo: Springfield<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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For more information visit SpringfieldArmory.com.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Springfield Armory is updating its XD-M series starting with a handful of models, calling them the XD-M Elite pistols. The Elite series brings improvements to the already updated XD-M line that should appeal to the practical-tactical crowd and pistol shooters everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now Springfield is rolling out four models in the Elite series, all chambered for 9mm Luger. They include an XD-M 3.8, an XD-M 4.5, an XD-M 5.25 and an XD-M 4.5 Tactical OSP model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Elite series pistols feature improved controls, starting with a new trigger. These guns get the new Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly or META trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a flat-faced trigger with a passive blade safety and an integral overtravel stop. Springfield says it’s the best trigger of all of the polymer-framed production pistols on the market, and while it will take people time at the range to test and evaluate the trigger’s quality, aftermarket support for the XD-M series has shown that the XD-M design can host very nice triggers, especially for striker-fired handguns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They are available in black only for the standard Elites and flat dark earth for the OSP. (Photo: Springfield<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the trigger safety, these XD-M Elite pistols have an internal drop safety, an out-of-battery safety and an enlarged grip safety. The grip safety on the Elite models is extended and includes a “memory button” like on many popular 1911 grip safeties. The extended safety also helps ensure that the safety works under stress including awkward gripping positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like other XD-M pistols the Elite series comes standard with ambidextrous magazine release buttons but the new models also come with left-hand slide release levers, making them truly ambidextrous with mirrored controls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Elite series also comes with extended magazines and flared magwells. The 3.8 and 4.5 models have smaller magwell adapters and flush-fitting magazine extensions while the 4.5 Tactical OSP and 5.25 models have large magwell adapters and even longer magazine extensions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These guns have serious magazine capacity across the board. The 3.8 and 4.5 Elite pistols have a standard capacity of 20+1 rounds of 9mm while the 4.5 Tactical OSP and 5.25 Elites hold 22+1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The OSP and Competition models have 22+1-round standard capacity and the others a still impressive 20+1-round capacity. (Photo: Springfield<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The 3.8 and 4.5 Elite models come with standard XD-M sights, which are steel rear sights and a red fiber optic front sight. The Tactical OSP model has raised suppressor sights and the 5.25 Elite has Springfield’s Competition sight set which pairs a red fiber optic front sight with a fully adjustable rear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Also: The NEW Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Review<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While all of these guns have competition appeal as well as practical appeal, the Elite 3.8 and 4.8 pistols are a little more pragmatic for everyday carry and nightstand duty while the Tactical OSP and 5.25 Elite are definitely tailored for the run-and-gun crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully ambidextrous controls are also a good way to stand out in the crowded polymer-framed service pistol market. It will take some hands-on time with these guns to determine how much better the new trigger is but at the very least it’s a likely improvement over the original XD-M design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggesting pricing for the Elite series starts at $559 for the 3.8 and 4.5, goes up to $653 for the 5.25 model and tops out at $709 for the Tactical OSP. That’s a solid value and real-world prices are typically lower than MSRP for Springfield products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information visit SpringfieldArmory.com.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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